Does Cold Weather Increase Your Risk of Injury When You Exercise Outdoors?

Cold-weather workouts can feel sluggish for a reason—whether you’re heading out for a winter run or locking into your skis for a day of downhill laps. That stiffness isn’t just uncomfortable. Experts say cold temperatures can change how your muscles, joints, and heart respond to exercise, affecting performance and injury risk. Here’s what’s actually happening in the cold, according to sports-medicine and physiology experts—and how to train smarter when temperatures drop.

How Cold Temperatures...